LOVES PARK — The Rockford Aviators avoided the sweep Tuesday and beat the Windy City ThunderBolts 3-2 in a pitcher’s duel.

Jake Fisher was dominate in his start for the ThunderBolts (24-38), using his curveball countless times and striking out eight Aviators throughout the night.

Kenny Bryant hit an RBI single that scored a run and gave the Aviators the early 1-0 lead.

Kyle Hassna was impressive in his start for the Aviators (28-35). He pitched eight strong innings, allowing two hits and one run that was unearned.

The ThunderBolts pushed a run across in the sixth, but the Aviators retook the lead in the seventh.

Tyger Pederson hit an RBI single that scored Ryan Breen from second and gave the Aviators the 2-1 advantage.

Dusty Robinson hit a RBI double in the ninth that scored Edgar Corcino and pushed the Aviators lead to 3-1.

However, the ThunderBolts weren’t going away quietly. After another Aviators error, the Bolts were able to push a run across, Gerardo Sanchez struck out the final batter of the night to pick up his 15th save of the year and the Aviators’ win.